Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in finance located in Berkeley Heights, NJ is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This role is crucial for ensuring GAAP compliance, analyzing manufacturing data, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with proficiency in NetSuite and Microsoft 365. This position offers the opportunity to impact strategic financial decision-making in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's degree and/or CPA preferred.
• Proficiency with NetSuite and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational expenditures.
• Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process.
• Transition monthly internal reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Implement financial reporting to support manufacturing data analysis.
• Manage preparation of external audits and year-end reporting requirements.

Skills

Data management

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree and/or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Senior Accountant located in the Berkeley Heights, NJ area. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for a growing organization. This role will play a key part in ensuring GAAP compliance, analyzing manufacturing data, and supporting external audit and year‑end reporting processes.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and monitoring departmental, project, and organizational expenditures
• Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecasting process
• Transition monthly internal reporting to ensure all finance and accounting operations comply with GAAP for quarterly covenant reporting
• Implement financial reporting to support manufacturing data analysis
• Manage and assist in preparation of external audits, year-end insurance, and income reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master\'s degree and/or CPA preferred
• Proficiency with NetSuite and Microsoft 365 applications
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, standards, and regulations
• Experience overseeing the annual audit

Skills and knowledge

• Superior data management and analysis skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior accounting professional to take a hands-on role in a collaborative environment with opportunities to impact strategic financial decision-making.